Tennis star Naomi Osaka and coach WIm Fissette ended their long partnership, Fissette announced on social media. ( read original story ...)
COVID-19 cases in Tokyo fall slightly to 28,112, with 2 deaths
Fresh cases of COVID-19 in Tokyo fell slightly from the day before on July 24, although the 28,112 count represented an increase of 10,322 from the previous Sunday. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports under 30,000 new COVID cases for 1st time in 4 days
The Tokyo metropolitan government reported 28,112 new coronavirus cases Sunday, ending a three-day streak of cases exceeding the 30,0 ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese former tennis stars team up to find the next Naomi Osaka
Japanese women's tennis is drawing a lot of attention thanks to the strong performance of star player Naomi Osaka, but currently, at No. 38, she is the only female Japanese tennis player who is ranked ... ( read original story ...)
Clinic in Tokyo packed with patients on Sunday amid surge in COVID cases
Many medical institutions in Japan are closed on weekends, but people are seeking medical help on Sunday amid a rapid spread of coronavirus infections nationwide. ( read original story ...)
U.S. men cruise into 4×400 final, impressive Japan eye medal
The United States, the global superpower of the men's 4x400 metres relay, moved impressively into the World Championships final on Saturday after their shadow squad came home miles clear in the first ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo rubber futures hit 6-month low on less demand
The Osaka Exchange’s rubber contract for December delivery was down 1.8 yen, or 0.8%, at 235.9 yen ($1.72) per kg as of 0145 GMT. The benchmark is headed for a weekly decline of more than 2%. There ... ( read original story ...)
Sapporo to subsidize the price of city water to help offset rising consumer costs
It’s no secret that consumer costs are increasing all across the world. The Russian invasion of Ukraine and the complications of a post-pandemic world have caused prices of everyday things, like ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020 One Year On: A show of hope, solidarity and peace, as world battled fear and disruption
As the first postponed Olympic Games, Tokyo 2020 faced unprecedented challenges. But the Games will be remembered for overcoming fear and disruption by promoting hope, solidarity ... ( read original story ...)
Japan marks one year since contested Tokyo 2020 Olympics
Japan marked on Saturday the Tokyo Olympics one year anniversary in a ceremony attended by some 20,000 people and marked by the memory of former prime minister Shinzo Abe. The widely contested Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)
BCCI gives Rs 4 crore as cash awards to Tokyo Olympic medallists
This comes after the board donated Rs 10 crore to the Indian Olympic Association ahead of the Games in June last year. ( read original story ...)
In Japan, Abe Suspect’s Grudge Against Unification Church Is a Familiar One
The man accused of killing Shinzo Abe said his mother’s huge donations to the church bankrupted his family. Many others in Japan have similar stories. ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Kishida’s vision of a world free of nuclear weapons
Addressing the NPT conference will give Kishida a concrete starting point as prime minister to continue his lifework on nuclear disarmament and abolition. ( read original story ...)
Japan: Shinzo Abe’s suspected assassin to undergo psychiatric evaluation
A mental evaluation will determine whether or not the suspect will be indicted for the shooting of former Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. Japan will hold a state funeral for Abe on September 27. ( read original story ...)
City of Sapporo to subsidize the price of city water to help offset rising consumer costs
That’s why the city of Sapporo in the northernmost prefecture of Hokkaido, following similar policies made by local governments during the initial stages of the pandemic, is subsidizing the cost of ... ( read original story ...)
Aichi gov. says Unification Church tampered with telegram to fake praise of leader
A telegram sent by Aichi Gov. Hideaki Omura to a mass gathering of the religious group Family Federation for World Peace and Unification was ... ( read original story ...)